Danny Malin released another Leeds food review today, and its one that's been highly recommended for quite some time.
Things In Bread on Boar Lane has managed to keep foodies well fed since opening in January, and it hasn't been uncommon to see queues down the street once office lunch hour kicks in.
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Featuring on Rate My Takeaway, the menu was "like a dream come true" Malin announced as he ordered the Full Brekkie, Fish Finger and Ham Ploughman's sandwiches.
The takeaway star also confirmed he would be releasing his third charity single for Leeds Hospital Charity, giving a hint at some of the lyrics "Santa's from up North, bet he likes a Yorkshire..."
Starting with the Full Brekkie, Malin described the breakfast sandwich as "a homemade patty, nice crispy bacon, cheese, omllette, brown sauce - this could be what dreams are made of… oh my god", "the bacon, it's just how I like it, crispy bacon … oh yes!"
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"this bread is absolutely gorgeous, thick doorstep wedge toasted ,buttered, full of flavour, and the bread has got a nice crunch to the edge and a sweetness."
"I can't stress to you enough how deliciously wonderful this bread is"
The Fish Finger received a similar positive response, "quality fish finger, beautiful taste to them they've got a bit of crisp, a bit of softness, seasoned with salt and pepper on the lettuce".
Danny was particularly impressed with the price of the meal deal "for city centre prices".
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Onto the cold sandwich option, the ploughman's: "oh my days look at this pickle, cheese, ham, tomato, lettuce, buttered up oh my days this is like a proper wedge … absolutely quality, I can't talk that is just a proper, proper sandwich. I was a bit worried with these being warm, but it's still nice and crispy on the edge."
The Rate My Takeaway YouTuber declared Things In Bread the "best sandwich place in Leeds, without a shadow of a doubt" giving the store a 10/10 score, noting he'd only come across sandwiches like this before in Paris.
Doesn't get better than that does it.
After the rave review for Things In Bread, Malin and the cameraman headed around the corner to Doh'hut, the original store serving sweet treats in Leeds before branching out to open TIB at the start of the year.
Opting for a Lemon Meringue and Sticky Toffee donuts with "what looks like a sticky toffee gravy that you dip in", the treats were described as "nice and soft, fresh, you can see them cooking inside" - and with the recommendation that passers by should make their own meal deal: get a sarnie, drink and crisps from Things In Bread and then wander around the corner to grab a donut for a £12 lunch that keeps you going.
Popular pizza pop-up Edges Pizza has opened a permanent home in Leeds city centre.
Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residencies across the city.
Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat.
Since then they've been a little quiet, but all for good reason. Edges Pizza has just opened a permanent new takeaway under the arches in Holbeck, and it's absolutely class.
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Owners Grace and Edge who are from Harrogate opened Edges two years ago, taking inspiration from trips to New York over the years.
They've completely transformed the space into a proper love letter to the big apple. It will operate mainly as a takeaway, but there is a small seating area where you can perch and tuck into your pie.
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The menu is perfectly curated, consisting of eight pizzas and three dips. And trust us, they are absolutely massive.
We opted for the American Hot with spicy pepperoni, banana peppers and parmesan as well as the mushroom pie topped with garlic creme fraiche and chestnut mushrooms.
Drizzled and dunked into moreish hot honey, it's rivalling some of the best pizza in the city.
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For now, grabbing a pizza from Edges operates through a pre-order system. Pre-orders open at 12pm the day before via their website, you can pick your collection time and then you simply have to rock up and get your pizza.
There's loads of parking available nearby and if there are any remaining slots available you can pre-order up to an hour before collection.
We've got a feeling they're going to very busy indeed.
Dishoom announces official opening date for new Leeds restaurant
Clementine Hall
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Dishoom is coming to Leeds.
The whispers of Dishoom's arrival in Leeds city centre have been going on for a while now, but over the past few weeks it has started to feel very real.
Taking over the beautiful old Flannel's site on the coveted Vicar Lane, signs started to pop up for Dishoom and work was cracking on fast.
Well now, we have an opening date - and we don't have long to wait.
Dishoom Leeds will open on Monday 3 August, with guests being able to enjoy 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period, ahead of the official opening on Friday 14 August.
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As with every Dishoom café, the Leeds restaurant begins with a story. This one takes inspiration from the extraordinary true events surrounding the explosion of the SS Fort Stikine in Bombay Dock in April 1944, a wartime disaster that sent gold bars flying across the city.
Legend has it that some of the missing gold was never recovered. Some was discovered embedded in walls and rooftops across Bombay. Other pieces quietly disappeared into the hands of lucky citizens, melted into bangles or hidden away in drawers.
Dishoom Leeds reimagines the fortune made from the gold bars and guests will discover subtle references to the glamorous mid-century details through the interiors and artwork, giving playful nods to Bombay’s golden age.
With all day dining available, guests can dine on the beloved breakfast right through to late evening feasting, with the café will serve a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food inspired by the city’s cafés, grills, street stalls and family kitchens.
Shamil Thakrar, co-founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city with tremendous warmth, creativity and character, full of people who know the value of gathering together over good food and drinks. Bringing Dishoom here has long been a dream for us.”
"The story behind this café is rooted in one of Bombay’s most extraordinary moments – the day gold bars fell from the sky after the explosion of Fort Stikine in 1944. Amidst the tragedy and chaos, there were also tales of unexpected fortune, human resilience and hopeful reinvention. We were captivated by this, and we cannot wait to welcome Leeds into the café that pays homage to the heritage of Bombay.”
Sophie Smith -
22nd November 2023 
